…to rescue the country from mounting economic hardship and restore hope to millions of Nigerian citizens struggling with the rising cost of living.“What Nigerians are saying is straightforward: Peter Obi should come and salvage the country from the impending economic disaster they fear will follow if President Tinubu is…

…for other communities, and that security agencies provide protection to pastoralists as Nigerian citizens under Sections 14 and 33 of the 1999 Constitution.” The Fulani leaders urged the federal and state governments, traditional rulers, farmers’ groups, security agencies and development partners to collaborate on last…

…Nigerian travellers. Based on current immigration protocols, the visa requirements for Nigerian citizens are split into three distinct categories based on residency and active external visas: 1. Standard passport holders (No US, UK, Schengen, or GCC Ties) Nigerians who do not hold valid tourist or business visas from t…

…is why the RESET agenda, as enunciated by our presidential candidate, is aimed at making Nigerian citizens dignified citizens. It is something that has to do with their education, their economy, their security and, of course, the well-being of Nigerians in every facet of life.” The APM South-South town hall meeting was…

…speaking from a faith-based perspective and was not making a claim on behalf of every Nigerian citizen.To support his argument, the bishop listed several Nigerian ministers whose reach has extended far beyond the country's borders, including Pastor Jerry Eze, Apostle Joshua Selman, Pastor William Kumuyi, Apostle Johnso…

…has removed Nigeria from its Referred Visa Category, ending a system that required Nigerian citizens to undergo a lengthier, more demanding clearance process before travelling to the East African country.The announcement came from Tanzania's Immigration Services Department in a statement dated September 25, 2026, thoug…

…Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the SCSN said El-Rufai is entitled to his fundamental rights as a Nigerian citizen and must be presumed innocent until a court rules otherwise. The group said adherence to the rule of law is non-negotiable and must apply equally to all citizens regardless of their standing in society.Charges against E…

…an African Union summitThe VP called for dialogue but warned that the dehumanisation of Nigerian citizens had become completely unacceptablePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering…

…United Progressive Grand Alliance, UPGA, consisting mainly of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens, NCNC, and the Action Group, AG, could not stop the Northern People’s Congress, NPC, because UPGA leaders could not sink their ambitions and differences.In the Second Republic, the Nigerian People’s Party, NPP, Unity…

Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim wa…

…directive as an affront on the sensibility of Nigerian workers, Nigerian working people, Nigerian citizens and our constitution and rights,” he said. According to him, WoPU considers the directive “a fundamental violation of the constitutional rights of Nigerian workers to freedom of association as enshrined in Section…

Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part of a 50-person joint European Union operation in…

US court sentences Nigerian citizen and three others in connection with a $1.7 million money laundering operation Four individuals, including a Nigerian citizen, Adedayo Fateru, have been sentenced to prison in connection with a money laundering operation in which the individuals attempted to launder the proceeds of ap…

…Democracy – Nigeria’s diplomacy is calibrated to one question: what does this mean for Nigerian citizens? Ideological blocs are secondary to results. Africa has 60 per cent of the world’s youngest population. By 2050, one in four people on earth will be African. Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the w…

…* The child must have a National Identification Number. * At least one parent must be a Nigerian citizen. * One parent must possess a valid birth certificate. * The certificate can only be downloaded once after successful processing. * Applicants seeking another copy will need to apply for a certificate reprint through…

British-Nigerian citizen, Ada Ngozi Otuka pleads guilty to illegally voting in U.S. elections A 63-year-old British citizen of Nigerian descent, Ada Ngozi Otuka, faces up to six years' imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship. The United States D…

…a South African passport, which she had refused to surrender despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Her prosecutors claimed that she obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. However, her legal team rejected th…

…occurred at Parksig Villas Complex, Belleville, Cape Town on Thursday, July 23, 2026.The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), which informed the publication of this latest development, strongly condemned the alleged brutal k!lling of the Nigerian national.Chika Ibe, who hailed from Lokpaukwu, Abia State…

…groundwork for compensation, stronger diplomatic engagement and improved protection for Nigerian citizens living outside the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, who argued that despite years of violent…

…a South African passport, which she has refused to surrender, despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Prosecutors further claimed that Adetshina obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. Her legal team rejected…

…passport, and she has refused to hand it over. The court also heard that she also holds Nigerian citizenship. The defence has argued that there are reasonable ways to deal with the matter, one which includes that Adetshina report to her immigration officer every fortnight. LIB reported that Adetshina, who was born in S…

…was necessary. “I write to you not as a fugitive evading accountability, but as a Nigerian citizen who maintains an unwavering belief in equity, justice, and the rule of law,” he stated. Adeyemi contended that because the allegations involve institutions within the executive arm of government, an investigation conducte…

…the international community is certainly watching, the more important audience is the Nigerian citizens. “Public trust in our institutions depends on the confidence that no one is above the law and that justice is applied fairly and consistently. “That confidence can only be built through a process that is transparent,…

…known as Baron, has announced that he has officially begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, a decision that has generated widespread reactions on social media. The lawyer disclosed the development in a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that his legal representative i…

…weeks and includes practical sessions. What are the requirements? Applicants must be Nigerian citizens with at least an OND or equivalent in engineering subjects. Will I receive a certificate? Yes, successful participants will obtain a government-issued professional certification. What happens following the training? D…